Germany. A First War Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge Auction Archive and Imperial Kriegsmarine Officer’s board

and Imperial Kriegsmarine Officer’s board

Although it shows some water damage

in frosted silvered bronze

25mm(w) x 63

topped by an inscription of “PRO DEO ET PATRIA” (“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”)

Germany. A First War Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge Auction Archive and Imperial Kriegsmarine Officer’s boardA textbook first war Prussian Pilots badge; in stamped silvered brass; hollow center; with very fine details and silvering; standard pilots commemorative badge motive within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves; a bow on the bottom with a Prussian crown on the top; unmarked; vertical needle style pinback; standard sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 45. 42mm x 71. 88mm; weighing 28. 5 grams; hardly worn, in extremely fine